Writings

Suara Rakyat Suara Keramat

This is my take on 508, with whatever little footage and time I had. Hopefully this would be a benefit for those who couldn't attend, so that they too may share the joy that we felt. And tell the world who we Malaysians are!

Never have I seen before a day and place where so many strangers were happy to see each other present. There were wide smiles, warm cheers, and countless helping hands. There was no fear of striking a conversation with anyone, as there was such a strong sense of belonging. That being said, we are probably not strangers at all.

I was intimidated by the hoaxes and rumours prior to that night, but since that time on while I was present among the crowd of thousands, I now feel secure and confident. This confidence was fueled by the fact that I stood with a multitude of fellow brothers and sisters of this nation, who are together in fighting the good fight for justice and righteousness. I hope that our voices that night were so loud, it sent the corrupt trembling in fear.

No boundaries, no prejudices, no anger and fear. It was a keluarga I saw that night, and I'm certainly proud of how much we've all grown together.

And who said democracy was dead? It was clearly present in the voice of the Rakyat.